Gilbert, Sarah Lovina Glendenning (1846-1934)

Evening Kansan-Republican obituary: 1934 Jul 21 p. 2

Birth date: 1846 Feb 9

text of obituary:

Mrs. A. B. Gilbert

Mrs. A. B. Gilbert, aged 88 years, passed on, Friday afternoon, July 20 at 4:30, in a deep sleep brought on by a slight cerebral hemorrhage which had rendered her unconscious for several days.

Mrs. Gilbert had been frail for a number of years gradually relinquishing many of the activities of home and community from time to time, but never losing interest in the "ways of her household."

She has been a part of Newton for sixty two years coming here with Mr. Gilbert and their son, Lawson, from Waubaunsee county which had been their first home in Kansas. They were originally from Ohio and were married in Newbury, Ohio, February 10, 1868 going to Cleveland which was their home for the first two years of their married life and where their son, Lawson A. Gilbert was born.

In coming to Newton she was closely associated with her sister Mrs. S. Lehman, and later the sisters were joined by their brother, Hiram Glendenning and family. The three families have been an important factor in the life of Newton even unto the third and fourth generations, Mrs. Gilbert being the last of the senior members to go. Their home in Newton for the first two years was at 124 East Broadway and it was there that their daughter, Minnie, was born. Sixty years ago, the present home at 216 West Eighth street was established, and while the house has been remodeled, and the acres reduced, it was there that Mrs. Gilbert knew joy and sorrow and realized life to its fullest, finally passing on to her reward while under its friendly roof having with her her devoted son and wife.

The home was always a hospitable one and it was Mrs. Gilbert's regret in the later days that she was no longer physically able to entertain in her home as in former days.

She especially missed the family gatherings, for while she saw many of the loved ones go, one by one, she clung to the family connections which had remained, and appreciated the friends which were many. Her husband once paid her the tribute in the presence of the writer, that she never lost a friend. And his words proved true.

She had the great sorrow of losing in death her daughter Minnie while still in the prime of life, and in October 26, 1931, her husband passed on.

While she has been surrounded by every comfort and care, the last steps have been lonely and the reunion is a happy one.

She and Mr. Gilbert had an active part in the social life of the city especially in that earlier day when it depended upon everyone to make his own good time. They were active in the organization of the Order of Eastern Star. They cast their lot with the Presbyterian church and aided with their presence and means, Mrs. Gilbert retaining her interest to the last, especially in the Woman's Bible Class and the Aid Society.

Her club affiliation was with the Ladies Reading Circle being one of the signers of the club's constitution and active in the work for over fifty years.

The funeral service will be held at the home Monday morning at 9 o'clock with Rev. Frederick Black in charge. Interment will be in the family plot in Greenwood with Henry J. Sprinker of the Sprinker Mortuary officiating.

Mrs. Lovina Sarah Glendenning was born in Bundysburg, Ohio, February 9, 1846, one of the family of eight children of William and Sarah Glendenning, and was the last of her family to go.

She is survived by her son Lawson and wife, her granddaughter, Beatrice, Mrs. Charles Richards, her devoted nieces, Mrs. Helen Smolt and Mrs. Carl Warkentin and their brother, Arthur Glendenning and families, and another nephew, Glenn Lehman and wife of Eugene, Oregon, her grand-nephews Sam Lehman and John Kalbfleisch and grand niece, Neva Lou Kalbfleisch, grandchildren of her best beloved sister, Mrs. S. Lehman.

on the same page under "Coming Events" it says:

The members of the Ladies Reading Circle are asked to meet at the home of the late Mrs. A. B. Gilbert, 216 West Eighth street, Monday morning at 9 o'clock to attend Mrs. Gilbert's funeral.